The Africa Innovations Institute (AfrII) is honored to be featured in New Vision (Page 26, 9^th July 2025), in recognition of its pivotal role in promoting climate-smart and community-led solutions across Uganda’s livestock corridor. This recognition follows AfrII’s active engagement in the Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Water Security and Catchment Resilience, held on 3rd July 2025 at Golf Course Hotel, Kampala.

Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) and Conservation International (CI), the workshop marked a key milestone in shaping the design of the Fostering Water Security and Catchment Resilience in Uganda’s Cattle Corridor (LDCF Uganda Cattle Corridor) project. The initiative is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), with a grant of USD 7,598,165 and a projected co-finance of USD 54,774,000.

Objective:

To promote sustainable and climate-resilient land and water management in the Cattle Corridor of Uganda.

Project Components:

• Component 1: Inclusive access to safe and clean water for consumption and agricultural production through the adoption of climate-resilient water technologies/infrastructure
• Component 2: Promotion of resilient and sustainable alternative livelihoods of local communities
• Component 3: Strengthening policy coherence for climate adaptation at the local level
• Component 4: Enhancing the technical and institutional capacity of climate change and conservation institutions
• Component 5: Coordination, learning and knowledge management
• Component 6: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

AfrII’s Role and Contribution

AfrII was instrumental in leading consultations in five target districts: Mityana, Rakai, Kole, Pader, and Kitgum, ensuring that the voices of local governments, civil society organizations, and communities were fully represented. These engagements helped surface local priorities and ensure that the project’s interventions are grounded in the realities of those most affected by climate challenges.

AfrII also provided technical leadership in data collection, facilitated inclusive dialogue, and ensured a strong focus on gender, capacity building, and ecosystem restoration.

Looking Ahead

AfrII remains steadfast in its commitment to bridging science, policy, and grassroots action. Through the promotion of sustainable land and water management practices, the institute continues to support long-term resilience and improved livelihoods across one of Uganda’s most climate-vulnerable regions.